Skiing area : nordic sites

Cross-country skiing is the best way to discover all that the bountiful nature in the Hautes-Alpes has to offer.

The department counts 22 famous Nordic areas with 1000 km of marked ski tracks with the label Nordic Alpes du Sud. Some of the best known : the wild Vallé de la Clarée, the Gap-Bayard ski area and the Queyras, one of the largest Nordic sites in France.

You can go cross-country skiing, hiking or snowshoeing in the resorts and the valleys. You can either do it on your own or accompanied by a mountain guide.

If you want to escape with a dog sled you will have a real Nordic adventure. These dog teams are surprisingly docile and energetic. Your first dog sled ride in the Hautes-Alpes will be an unforgettable experience.